HeyRuaHow to say “dad” in Irish
- Irish:
- daid
- English:
- dad
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “dadj” /d̪ˠadʲ/
- Plural:
- daideanna (dads)
- Genitive singular:
- daid, an daid (e.g. carr mo dhaid, my dad's car)
- Genitive plural:
- daideanna, na ndaideanna (e.g. cruinniú na ndaideanna, the dads' meeting)
What does “daid” mean?
- dad
- An informal, affectionate word for a father.Also: daddy, father, da, pop.
“Daid” with the article
The plural of dad in Irish is daideanna. Here is daid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daid, the Irish word for dad.
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Dad in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dad?
The Irish for dad is daid (pronounced “dadj”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is daideanna.
How do you pronounce daid in Irish?
Daid is said like “dadj” (IPA /d̪ˠadʲ/).
What is the plural of dad in Irish?
The plural of daid is daideanna; with the article, na daideanna means “the dads”. The genitive plural is daideanna, as in cruinniú na ndaideanna (the dads' meeting).
Why does daid change to dhaid or ndaid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daid becomes mo dhaid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'daid' and 'athair'?
'Athair' is the standard word for father, while 'daid' is informal, like English 'dad'. Children usually address their father as 'a Dhaid' or 'a Dhaidí'.
